Book Editing

Book Editing Services for Authors

The Expert Editor’s most popular service for authors is book editing.

Book editing is designed for authors with a finished (or largely finished) manuscript who require a professional editor to improve the quality of their writing. Whilst our editors pay attention to the many universal norms of good writing, we also optimise the language in the context of the genre and target audience.

We are equally capable of assisting both first time and experienced authors, whether they are submitting their manuscript to a publisher or going down the eBook and self-publishing path.

Many of our clients have successfully published their novels and manuscripts after receiving our assistance. See a selection of our published clients here.

We have edited books in nearly every style and genre. In particular, we are experts at assisting clients with:

Novels, novellas, and short stories

General nonfiction (such as biography, memoirs, self-help, etc.)

Our mission is to assist you in publishing a book that your readers will love, and that includes quality writing that is error-free and consistent.

Outline of The Expert Editor’s book editing service

As part of The Expert Editor’s book editing service, we:

Eliminate spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes

Improving word choice, tone, awkward phrasing, flow and readability

Make the writing more engaging

Ensure consistent language, spelling (British/Australian or American English) and style

Where appropriate, make comments and suggestions in the margin about content, such as plot problems, weak dialogue, etc.

The author retains complete creative control over their work. We edit Microsoft Word documents using the Track Changes tool. Therefore, all our changes are clearly visible, allowing you to accept, reject or modify them. Suggestions and comments are made in the margin.

At the completion of each job, authors receive the following:

Track Changes copy of the manuscript, with all changes clearly marked up.

Quality editing by professional editors

The Expert Editor is a popular professional editing option for authors in Australia and overseas because we provide a high quality service at affordable prices.

Our book editors have considerable experience in the publishing industry, with many having worked for major publishing houses in Australia. They are all Australia-based and native-English speakers. Be assured that your editor will be confident, experienced and fearless when it comes to making the changes that are necessary to perfect your manuscript.

We are always happy to outline the professional background of your editor and if requested put you in contact with them via email or phone.

Flexibility on return date

We realise that some authors may have a tight deadline for publication, whilst others just want the editing process to be completed in a reasonable time. Therefore, we have a flexible approach to turnaround times. Clients can choose their preferred return date and we never charge extra for a short turnaround.

The quality of writing is a significant factor in the popularity of any book. No matter how inspiring or original the content, if the language is not fluent, consistent, and mistake-free, the book will fail to have the impact it should.

The publishing market is also so competitive that an author can be certain that those in competition with them would have received professional editing, and therefore not having it becomes a distinct disadvantage.

Contact us today

Please contact our friendly customer support team for more information about our book editing services.

Whether you have completed your manuscript and require a professional editor immediately, or are researching your options for the future, we are happy to answer your questions and discuss your needs.

Testimonials

I have used the services of the Expert Editor for three of my books. I have been jubilant with the fast results and ethical standards provided by... Read More

-Crystal Mary Lindsey

-author of Consuming Fire: A Plastic Surgeons Desire

It was a pleasure to work with Linda and the team at the Expert Editor. Our queries were always handled quickly and professionally, and the book is a... Read More

-Sarah Joy-Pierce

-co-author of Build Your Life

It is a wonderful job. The editing is clear, professionally done and allows me to make informed decisions where it may affect the style or tone of... Read More

-Nicole Meredith

-author of Blood Awakening

I recently worked with Nikki from The Expert Editor who edited my book. She provided an invaluable service and was able to polish my grammar, make... Read More

-Tom Sheehan

-author of Gone Dragon

I am very grateful with what you have done in editing my book. Most of the people who have read it have commented on the continuation and flow of the... Read More